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  1. RiceGuy
    Although I don't eat ketchup, I recall it's mostly just tomato puree, vinegar, and a sweetener like corn syrup or sugar. So if they used grain vinegar then it wouldn't be gluten-free. Here's enough info to make your own: Open Original Shared Link <EDIT> I just looked it up, and Heinz Ketchup is gluten-free: Open Original Shared Link
  2. RiceGuy
    I have found a magnesium supplement to be very effective for increasing nutrient absorption. It seems to help with proteins, carbs, fats, and I think a few other things. It has helped to reduce or eliminate the swelling most of the time, unless I really over indulge.
  3. RiceGuy
    OK. Well as long as the almonds aren't contaminated then maybe you just can't do much almonds. I get a somewhat similar reaction from pumpkin seeds. Since you know how to make your own nut flours, I guess you could try other types without having to purchase a whole bag of something you can't use.
  4. RiceGuy
    Heh, the truth might be scary enough all by itself. Being open and up-front about what Celiac does may be all that is needed to bring out the best in the child. But I do agree that having a piece of paper to wave in the school's face would be quite helpful.
  5. RiceGuy
    Well, I cannot say I've ever seen what you describe in the lentils I eat. I do know however, that lentils are supposed to be rinsed until the water is fairly clear. There are often bits of debris which must be removed, including tiny pebbles. Suppose you take a close-up picture of the things and post it? Maybe someone will recognize them.
  6. RiceGuy
    Welcome to the board, and congratulations on figuring out your daughter's health problems. It sounds to me like you've found something that works. That's basically what I did as well. I haven't ever sought any "official" diagnosis, nor do I have plans on doing so. No matter what any tests might say, there's no way I'll ever ingest gluten again, period...
  7. RiceGuy
    I haven't had any problems with Arrowhead Mills flours, though I do use Bob's Red Mill flours as well, and so far no problems there either.
  8. RiceGuy
    My first thought is to try and sort out why you have such cravings. Hopefully you're following a strict gluten-free diet, yes? Might you need more calories? Of course one way to obtain more calories is with carbohydrates, but if you're already consuming appropriate amounts, or your system doesn't handle them well enough, thankfully there are other choices...
  9. RiceGuy
    Thanks lm. That's what I do when I'm stuck for a recipe. Google is a good friend. Anyway, though it's been awhile since I've eaten tomato soup, I think I recall carrots being important to the flavor. I usually just dive in and attempt stuff, so here's what I'd do if I was going to make tomato soup: Put some carrots, and a bit of fresh celery, onion...
  10. RiceGuy
    Well, from what I've read, antibodies tend to stay in the system for a while. So if there's occasional gluten in the diet every week, I'd guess the tests should be able to detect the immune response. I could be wrong, but that's my understanding of it. Of course I don't know your son, but if I were in your place I'd just ask him if he thinks the diet is...
  11. RiceGuy
    I believe cream of tartar can be used instead of corn starch when making meringue. At least that's what I recall using whenever I've made it.
  12. RiceGuy
    The pains such as you describe make me think of two things: vitamin B12 and magnesium. Even when tests show normal levels, Celiacs often find it helpful to supplement. I would highly recommend these to you, which you can do without any tests or doctor's approval. The improvements for myself and other have been remarkable, including things like pain. A calcium...
  13. RiceGuy
    What I'd do is just buy ordinary tomato paste, and make my own soup. Then I can add whatever I want, and it'll be safe, delicious, and cheaper than pre-made stuff.
  14. RiceGuy
    Another thing that comes to mind: There are no plants or animals known to produce vitamin B12. Only certain microbes have been found to do this. I have to ask myself why a cow grazing in a field or a chicken pecking at stuff on the ground can get the required B12, but we humans cannot. Perhaps our modern use of pesticides, herbicides, etc is killing...
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    RiceGuy replied to Jenny1972's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'm sorry that you are having such problems. I don't blame you for not wanting to eat gluten for the tests. Personally, I wouldn't do it. It seems to me that you already have proof that the diet works, so what difference would tests do at this point? If they came back negative, would you go back to eating gluten even when doing so gives you a lot of problems...
  16. RiceGuy
    What nut flours have you tried? Perhaps you can use certain ones.
  17. RiceGuy
    Here's an interesting article on something called the "Hygiene Hypothesis", which basically suggests that autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease are more prevalent because we're too "clean". That is, our modern way of life is too sterile, so without exposure to the natural presence of microbes, the immune system doesn't...
  18. RiceGuy
    That's true of the ones which have to go through the stomach. Thankfully the sublingual goes directly into the bloodstream, so no absorption issues there either. The mistake many people make when selecting a supplement is they end up with cyanocobalamin, so even when it is sublingual, it still cannot be utilized until processed into methylcobalamin. When...
  19. RiceGuy
    The Site Index (via the link on the left side of the page) has a list of safe and forbidden foods. Here's a direct link: https://www.celiac.com/st_main.html?p_catid...-02107504974.09 I believe member NoGluGirl also has a list, which she's posted in various threads.
  20. RiceGuy
    The best things I know of for colds and flu symptoms are garlic and onion. I generally include these in my regular diet, but whenever there's a bug going around I will make sure to get extra amounts - of the garlic especially. The more raw you can tolerate them, the better they work. But like the saying goes; "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...
  21. RiceGuy
    From what I've read, very young children are more likely to get a false negative, so I'd agree that the three year old would make more sense to test. However, no matter what the results, both should be tested if you want an "official" diagnosis. Suggesting to test the three year old only if the yonger one tests positive is just not logical to me at all. ...
  22. RiceGuy
    Well, I won't be the only one who'll tell you that if you get relief from the gluten-free diet, that's more proof than any "official" tests can provide. It has been found to be the best way to know for certain, as the methods used by medical tests just aren't yet reliable enough. Some tests (like the gene tests) can give you an idea of the possibility of...
  23. RiceGuy
    Well, the gum is the replacement for the gluten, so when a gluten-free recipe calls for it, you won't likely get pleasing results without it. You can use guar gum instead though. Basically, the dough won't rise much if at all without the gum, because it is what allows the gas bubbles from the levening to get trapped within the dough as it bakes. It also adds...
  24. RiceGuy

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    RiceGuy replied to jacqui's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    There was a recent thread involving fingernails, and how the problems you describe are signs of vitamin B12 deficiency. It it often suggested to take a sublingual methylcobalamin supplement. Many (including myself) have found quite an improvement from this. Just be sure the product you select specifies gluten-free. Freeda and Source Naturals are two brands...
  25. RiceGuy
    Well, since I have to avoid nightshades, I can't use potato starch at all. So I've been substituting the amount with whatever seems logical for the given recipe. I've only just begun gluten-free baking, so I don't know what the difference in texture would be. Thus far results are promising. Considering the fact that I'm also not using dairy or egg, and haven...
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